Pet-Friendly Accommodation Demand on the Sunshine Coast:
The Sunshine Coast is a popular holiday destination for families, couples, and pet owners alike. However, finding suitable accommodation that allows pets can often be a challenge. As the demand for pet-friendly accommodation increases, more property owners are considering making their properties pet-friendly.
The Sunshine Coast as a destination itself is well suited to travelling with pets, with a fantastic climate and plentiful dog beaches and amenities. In this blog, we will discuss the reasons behind the growing demand for pet-friendly accommodation in the Sunshine Coast and how property owners can benefit from providing pet-friendly accommodation through Airbnb, Stayz, and other holiday home and accommodation booking platforms.
The Importance of Pet-Friendly Accommodation:
Pets are often considered to be a part of the family, and many pet owners prefer to travel with their furry friends. According to a 2019 Newgate Research quantitative study, 40% of Australian households own a dog. This statistic highlights the significant opportunity and potential for pet-friendly accommodation in the short-term accommodation industry. Holiday homes often offer the perfect setting to host pets as compared to more traditional accommodation asset types such as hotels and resorts. Being pet-friendly is a way that short-term accommodation providers can harness this unique advantage of the holiday home accommodation segment.
The Benefits of Pet-Friendly Accommodation for Property Owners:
By providing pet-friendly accommodation, property owners can attract a broader market of potential guests. Pet-friendly properties can attract families and couples who may not consider properties that do not allow pets. Additionally, pet-friendly properties may attract guests who are willing to pay more for the added convenience of being able to travel with their pets. Pet-friendly accommodation is definitely a growing segment of the market and the recent pandemic has only seen further growth in pet ownership, domestic travel, and holiday makers searching for appropriate solutions for the entire family unit. It is an opportunity that holiday home providers should definitely consider for their listings.
Airbnb Management for Pet-Friendly Accommodation:
Not all properties are suitable as pet-friendly accommodation. A property must be animal friendly, be permitted to host pets, have a fenced outside space, and have allocated pet bedding and amenities. Managing a pet-friendly Airbnb property can be challenging, it is important to have guidelines and rules in place to ensure that the property is well maintained and remains suitable for non-pet guests as well.
It is advisable to limit access to furniture (future guests may have allergies), swimming pools and other important areas of the property. Expectations should be set around the management of pet waste and the general upkeep of the property while guests are onsite, in some instances a security bond may also be necessary to cover for potential damage. While rules are important it is also integral that the Holiday Home offers a comfortable and relaxed environment for the family unit inclusive of their furry friend.
Green Hill Accommodation Management provides expert property management services that include the management of pet-friendly accommodation. We ensure that our pet-friendly properties are maintained to a high standard and that guests and their pets can make beautiful memories on their holiday.
The demand for pet-friendly accommodation in the Sunshine Coast is growing, and property owners can benefit from catering to this market. Professional Airbnb management in the Sunshine Coast, such as Green Hill Accommodation Management, can help property owners navigate the challenges of managing a pet-friendly property while providing guests with a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We are actively searching for more pet-friendly properties in the Sunshine Coast to add to our portfolio and offering. If you are interested in listing your property as pet-friendly or otherwise, please don’t hesitate to contact us to see how we can assist.